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CM103Unit 2
DEFINING THE PROBLEM
UNIT 2 SEMINAR AGENDA
In this session, we will address the following:
Choosing a topic that translates into an effective Thesis Statement
An overview of Microsoft Word and helpful tips
Unit 2’s Assignments
TOPIC CHOICE
Choosing your topic
What are some good
topics?
Why some topics don’t
work
The difference between
opinion and fact
Support, support, support
MICROSOFT WORD 07: The Bare Bones
A quick tour of the main features of Word 07
The tabs
Shortcuts
Other features and tools
NOTE: If you are using an earlier version of Word, please visit How to at www.microsoft.com for additional information
MICROSOFT WORD 07: Home Tab
MICROSOFT WORD 07: Insert Tab
MICROSOFT WORD 07: References Tab
MICROSOFT WORD 07: Review Tab
READING FROM RULES FOR WRITERS
Choosing your topic
What is a “hook?”
What ideas can you share about hooks?
What are the characteristics of a good
thesis?
Your thesis is the reader’s roadmap.
Questions?
Choosing a Topic for the Main Project
Final Project Due December 14th!
Choosing a Topic for the Main Project
This is not the Unit 2 Project. This is the major essay you will work on all term.
Justice is a big topic, so you will want to focus on a specific area of justice.
Criminal Justice TopicsGangsDrugsSexual CrimesWhite Collar Crime
Fire Science Topics•Drugs and/or Gangs and Arson•White Collar Crime and Fire Safety •The Judicial Process and Arson
UNIT 2 Project
For the Unit 2 project, you will write a narrative essay that explores an experience you have had with justice or fire science.
•250 – 300 words (1 – 1 ½ pages in length)
•Due October 26 at 11:59 pm ET.
Read the Unit 2 Project details
carefully!
UNIT 2 Project
• This is a personal story, so write in first person “I.”
• Choose 1 event (not your life story unless you want to write a novel)!
• Organize the essay in chronological order.
• Make sure your story has a point.
• Use language to invoke strong imagery!
• Try using dialogue!
UNIT 2 Project Guidelines
• Compose your narrative essay in Microsoft Word (not Works).
• Double space and use 12 point Times New Roman font.
• Do NOT use the fancy Cover Page feature in Word.
• Save your document in the following formal: SmithJohnUnit2
• Submit your assignment by selecting Unit 2: Project Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.
UNIT 2 Discussion
This week’s discussion includes a library tutorial, so we will all use the Kaplan Library to read an article! This is great practice for when you conduct your own research.